Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€13) | €13 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.78 (€4.40) | €4.32 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (€0.80) | €1.42 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (€2.71) | €4.15 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (€5.80) | €1.94 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (€8) | €5.62 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.75 (€3.46) | €1.75 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (€1.64) | €1.56 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (€3.20) | €1.58 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €7 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 (€1.89) | €2.26 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (€1.88) | €1.49 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,944 (€2,714) | €1,114 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,335 (€2,153) | €675 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $148 (€136) | €191 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,455 (€2,263) | €638 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,882 (€1,735) | €484 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (€108) | €100 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (€51) | €24 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $274 (€252) | €438 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (€125) | €122 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €4.73 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (€25) | €9 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (€54) | €94 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (€33) | €34 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 (€99) | €89 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (€121) | €127 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,360 (€18,770) | €20,908 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (€0.72) | €1.52 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $88 (€81) | €33 | + 147% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (€17) | €20 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€8) | €8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (€152) | €99 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€7) | €5.09 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.39 (€4.05) | €3.61 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (€5.06) | €3.88 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.77 (€3.47) | €1.61 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 (€2.33) | €2.34 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (€30) | €19 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (€50) | €41 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€24) | €16 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $306 (€282) | €94 | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $102 (€94) | €57 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€12) | €8 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.93 (€4.55) | €1.41 | + 223% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€6) | €4.40 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $455 (€419) | €444 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.13) | €0.18 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $91 (€84) | €50 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (€10) | €5.26 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €5,670 ($6,150) in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,600 in Verona.
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